Expectations vs reality: all the things we never saw coming!
In this epsiode of Another Mother, Emma and Elle dive headfirst into the expectations vs reality of parenthood - the wild gap between what they thought it would be and what it actually is, both the messy and the magical!As always, they chat through your dilemmas (and dilelles!) about losing yourself a bit in the mum juggle, what raising little ones does to your marriage, and when your dreams of sibling bonding are dashed at the request of your older child to ‘send the baby back!’Get comfy and join the conversation. You can expect laughs, honesty, and the comforting reminder that none of us really know what we’re doing, we’re all just winging it together.➡️ Book for Spring Harvest 2026: www.springharvest.org✨Another Mother Listeners get an amazing 15% off Spring Harvest 2026 in Skegness! Use the code: AM3SH26 at the checkout!✨🔗 For more content like this, subscribe to My Spring Harvest: www.springharvest.org/my-spring-harvest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Debra Green: Trusting God When Your Children Lose Their Way
In this episode of Another Mother, Emma sits down with Debra Green OBE as she shares her powerful story of when her teenage son changed, seemingly overnight, at 17 and was subsequently arrested. Through prayer, faith and remembering God’s promises, she held on to hope. Her honest words are an encouragement to any parent going through a similar situation with their own child. Now, years later, Debra and her son Josh have written a book together called Waymaker - about God's ways and wonders in trials and triumphs.We are so excited for you to hear this honest, hope-filled conversation about parenting, prayer, and trusting that even when our children wander, God is still writing their story.➡️ Book for Spring Harvest 2026: www.springharvest.orge✨Another Mother Listeners get an amazing 15% off Spring Harvest 2026 in Skegness! Use the code: AM3SH26 at the checkout!✨🔗 For more content like this, subscribe to My Spring Harvest: www.springharvest.org/my-spring-harvest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Raising Future Adults: Practical Ways To Nurture Faith
“You’re Not Raising Children, You’re Raising Future Adults”Join Elle Limebear and Emma Francis for a heartfelt conversation about parenting with the future in mind. It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of everyday life and forget that the little ones we’re caring for today will one day become adults who shape the world around them.In this episode, Elle and Emma share how their own faith-filled childhoods shaped who they are today and how they’re intentionally passing that legacy on. From including their kids in church life and ministry, to bedtime Bible stories, to worship music on the school run, they explore practical ways to nurture spiritual roots that last.Plus, they tackle listener questions and real-life parenting dilemmas about preparing children to grow into healthy, whole, and faith-filled adults.➡️ Book for Spring Harvest 2026: www.springharvest.org✨Another Mother Listeners get an amazing 15% off Spring Harvest 2026 in Skegness! Use the code: AM3SH26 at the checkout!✨🔗 For more content like this, subscribe to My Spring Harvest: www.springharvest.org/my-spring-harvest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Arianna Walker: Motherhood, Mission and Menopause
In this episode of Another Mother, Emma sits down with Arianna Walker, CEO of Mercy UK - a Christian mental health charity changing lives across the nation. Arianna has been married to her husband Matthew for over 30 years, and together they have two adult sons.This conversation is full of practical wisdom from Arianna’s own experience of what it really takes to balance a career fuelled by deep passion, with the responsibilities of raising a family. She shares some of the powerful ways God spoke to her, which has been a guide for so many of her decisions. We also dive in to the often-overlooked conversation about menopause, why it matters so much for women to have knowledge about their bodies, and how greater awareness can empower us in this season of life.➡️ Book for Spring Harvest 2026: www.springharvest.org✨Another Mother Listeners get an amazing 15% off Spring Harvest 2026 in Skegness! Use the code: AM3SH26 at the checkout!✨🔗 For more content like this, subscribe to My Spring Harvest: www.springharvest.org/my-spring-harvest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Parenting When You're Running On Empty
Do you ever feel like you’re parenting on an empty tank? After a whirlwind summer, camping, working, and holidaying, Emma Francis and Elle Limebear get real about the challenges of raising little ones when you’re running on fumes, and desperate for a nap!As always, they dive into your dilemmas too, like juggling pregnancy while chasing a toddler, balancing career with motherhood, and finding yourself again after the postpartum fog. We hope that this conversation refills your cup and reminds you: you’re not alone in this journey.➡️ Book for Spring Harvest 2026: www.springharvest.org✨Another Mother Listeners get an amazing 15% off Spring Harvest 2026 in Skegness! Use the code: AM3SH26 at the checkout!✨🔗 For more content like this, subscribe to My Spring Harvest: www.springharvest.org/my-spring-harvest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A podcast on faith and motherhood from My Spring Harvest and Emma Borquaye. Subscribe to hear conversations full of practical wisdom to help you on your journey of raising little ones, the way that God intended - with all the joy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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